Story and photos by Karen F. Buchsbaum You don’t have to drive 24 hours north for a lobster roll, and you don’t have to pay a small fortune. The Mango Café, right in your backyard, is waiting to serve up a basket with chips and a pair of delicious Florida lobster rolls for less than
Coral Gables’ Newest Gastropub By Gail Scott As you walk through the door of Trust & Co., you get a local vibe; it’s definitely a place where you want to meet your friends. And although the new darling of Coral Gables and the brainchild of restaurateur Jerry Flynn may feel like a casual watering hole
1 You went to law school at the University of Miami. How did that shape you into the attorney you are today? By attending law school at UM, I formed lasting relationships with others who have gone on to become successful attorneys, state and federal judges, co-counsels, referring attorneys and friends. I am celebrating my 30th
Mothers and their children turn to familial ties to strengthen their businesses By Michelle F. Solomon Sometimes it can be a challenge keeping family and business life separate—especially if you happen to work with (or for) your mom. In this issue, Pinecrest honors Mother’s Day by featuring mothers and their offspring who not only have
By Angela Caraway-Carlton and Steven Mayer Many chefs say, “we eat with our eyes first,” and these beautiful dishes will make your eyes pop and your mouth water with their stunning presentations. Enjoy the art of plating—from design to deliciousness. Persian SundaeSundae, beautiful sundae! This Persian delight at popular Fooq’s is made with saffron and
Professional fisherman and host of “Bass2Billfish” on NBC Sports 1 How did your professional fishing career begin? My professional fishing career started in 1990, the year I graduated from the University of Miami. I entered local fishing tournaments, then ventured to St. Thomas, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, Belize, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. After graduation,
Chad Barb oversees a kingdom at Butterfly World It would be easy to mistake Chad Barb’s workspace for a mad scientist’s laboratory, what with all the test tubes and Waterpiks—not to mention the containers filled with small fuzzy creatures. But there’s nothing evil happening inside a room where Barb performs day-to-day duties that only a
A mother-daughter outing prompts Holly and Cayla McDonald to say Aloha to an entrepreneurial venture By Michelle F. Solomon | Photography by Luccia Photos Mother and daughter Holly and Cayla McDonald do everything together. “We’re best friends,” they say in unison. Despite their 34-year age difference, the two connect on a variety of levels—traveling abroad,
By Angela Caraway-Carlton Tiffany & Co.’s gemologists travel the world in search of the rarest and most exotic gemstones—and it’s evident in the stunning 2016 Blue Book collection. Mom can live life in color with a 27.08-carat pink spinel ring adorned with blue cuprian elbaite tourmalines. Or, add some star power with this unique starfish
By Angela Caraway-Carlton | Photography by James Woodley Most people know Venus Williams for her heavy-handed domination on the tennis court, but the winner of seven Grand Slam singles titles also has found a winning career off the court: She’s quickly becoming a powerhouse interior designer, and she’s doing it her way. “My parents started
